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MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition

MIT's flagship startup competition with $100K+ in prizes across Launch, Accelerate, and Pitch tracks. One of the most prestigious student venture competitions in the world.

Visit mit100k.org → Cambridge, MA Competition Equity: No General

At a glance

Type
Competition
Equity
No
Location
Cambridge, MA
Focus
General
Website
mit100k.org

About MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition

MIT's flagship startup competition with $100K+ in prizes across Launch, Accelerate, and Pitch tracks. One of the most prestigious student venture competitions in the world.

MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition is one of 20 startup accelerators, incubators and funding programs in TNT's Boston startup accelerators directory. It operates as a competition in Cambridge, MA and focuses on startups across sectors. MIT and Harvard founders can also compare campus-specific options in the MIT and Harvard programs guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition?

MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition is a startup competition based in Cambridge, MA. MIT's flagship startup competition with $100K+ in prizes across Launch, Accelerate, and Pitch tracks. One of the most prestigious student venture competitions in the world.

Does MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition take equity?

MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition lists its equity terms as: No.

What does MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition focus on?

MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition accepts startups across sectors.

How does MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition compare to TNT?

TNT is Boston's pre-seed accelerator for MIT and Harvard founders, combining both schools in one cohort with $600K+ in partner credits and weekly founder mentorship. Many founders participate in more than one program; compare all 20 Boston options in TNT's directory.

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MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund

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Building at MIT or Harvard?

TNT is the pre-seed accelerator built for MIT and Harvard founders. First check, weekly founder mentorship, $600K+ in partner credits, and introductions to Boston investors.

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